Bipolar Disorder Support Group
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I'm sure most of you have read Kay Redfield Jamison's "Touched by Fire", but recent figures that I read showed about 40-60% of successful artists, musicians, etc. are bipolar. As opposed to 10% of the 'normal' population. That's a serious percentage increase.
One theory is that normal creative people tend to think in a non-linear way, not logical, hopping from thought to thought, which is typical of us in a hypomanic or manic period. I guess they mean a more erratic stream of consciousness? Which would allow room for off the wall genius ideas to pop in, I guess? Dunno.
What do you all think?
One theory is that normal creative people tend to think in a non-linear way, not logical, hopping from thought to thought, which is typical of us in a hypomanic or manic period. I guess they mean a more erratic stream of consciousness? Which would allow room for off the wall genius ideas to pop in, I guess? Dunno.
What do you all think?
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I know I'm a lot more creative (well, I used to be when I was younger) when I'm manic. Something about feeling freer and more expressive; less restrained by cares or concerns.
Hell, if I had any musical or artistic talent, I'd SO be set financially!:)
When I'm depressed I write a lot of poetry.
Either way, I'm creative.
It may have happened anyway.
It could be yr experiences WITHIN having to deal with BP that cause a space to open up inside.
Sometimes I just wanna do nothing but pig out watching crap on tv with a big spoon dug firmly in my tub of ice cream.
I try not to let the romanticising overtake me.
creativity feels good
I dunno.
Part of what helps in selling stuff like that is being able to give the readers what they are SO hoping to read.
'Patronising' may be too strong a word.But I definitely got a touch of that coming across.
Going back in time to diagnose Byron etc really got my goat.
I gave my copy of that book to my Psych.
Funny , he tells me not to give things away but accepts everything I offer !! Haha